Howzit Phil!
Yes, the Metabo is a Powergrip.
One of the things I like about it most people would probably think of as a drawback - it can't be used as a drill. Unless you are desperate of course. I particularly wanted a dedicated driver due to the fact every time I had to drive a screw I had to replace a drill bit first, I found it took a lot of time to fiddle around, hence the dedicated driver.
This thing has incredible torque and, once you get used to the funny feel of it, it seems to be able to get into just about anywhere. Cabinet work is great with it. I got one as a retirement gift to myself a while ago (before I started a new job - hehe). I can't recall needing to recharge a battery during the day, and I always put one on charge once it is cold (usually first thing in the morning). If you can, get the holster and toss the torch (flashlight Keith).
BUFF the new saw is the best thing I have bought in years, Just being able to rip a large panel perfectly square first go is such a time saver. Miters are perfect 45 deg and it has so much power I am treating it with a lot of respect. I would have preferred a left-tilt (since that's what my previous saw was) but I am getting used to BUFF's way of doing things. Dust collection isn't perfect but I am working on it, it still spits a bit out in the 7 o'clock position.
I now have GP, plywood (300mm) and dado (250mm) blades.
cheers and Happy New Year
Greg
PS Did SA get any large surges from the tsunami? I only saw minimal activity on the north west shores (I wonder what the effect will be on temperatures in the coming years).